Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Radiation oncology providers in Pensacola, Fla., will pay $3.5 million to the government and the state of Florida to resolve allegations that they billed Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE – the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees and their families worldwide – for radiation oncology[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Former Navy Reservist Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Multiple Minors to Produce Child Pornography
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Anthony K. Mastrogiovanni, 30, of Crofton, Md., was sentenced today to serve 25 years in prison for sexually exploiting more than 30 male juveniles – ranging from 9 to 16 years of age – in Maryland and Louisiana to produce child pornography. The sentence was announced[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Amir Sabah Al-Sabah of Kuwait After Bilateral Meeting, Sept. 13, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013 – 2:25 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a great pleasure to welcome our friend, the Amir of Kuwait, to the Oval Office. Kuwait is one of our most important partners in the region, and we have a very strong bilateral defense agreement, as well as working[Read More…]
Researchers Call for Public Outreach on Healthcare Subsidy, Tax Implications
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. In a new article in the September issue of Health Affairs, the leading journal of health policy, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, and the Economic Policy Institute are calling for expanded educational efforts to ensure that consumers signing up for health coverage under the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 13, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. U.S. Income Inequality Reaches Highest Level Since 1928 A new economic study reveals income inequality between the wealthiest Americans and the rest of the population continues to increase. According to an analysis of IRS figures dating to 1913 by economists at the University of California, Berkeley,[Read More…]
Florida Champions for Coverage Join Obama Administration’s Effort to Help Americans Understand the Health Insurance Marketplace
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today recognized more than 25 Florida organizations and businesses that have volunteered to help uninsured Americans learn more and get coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. “A network of volunteers on the ground in every state – health[Read More…]
New Medical Device Treats Urinary Symptoms Related to Enlarged Prostate
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized the marketing of the UroLift system, the first permanent implant to relieve low or blocked urine flow in men age 50 and older with an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland, in men, that sits[Read More…]
Four South Suburban College Students Receive Community College Scholarships Through One Million Degrees Program
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. One Million Degrees (OMD) announces four students from South Suburban College (SSC) who were selected for the 2013-2014 class of OMD scholars. SSC students Brandon Lilly of Glenwood, Brittany Vernon of South Holland, Pamela Watkins of Calumet City, and Hammed Sorunke of Harvey were chosen[Read More…]
FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending September 13, 2013
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The following are the FBI’s "Top Ten News Stories" for the week of ending September 13, according to the FBI. Los Angeles: Alleged Fugitive Faces New Charges Related to Pipe Bombs Found in Coachella Valley Federal authorities are seeking the public’s help in apprehending Edward Allen Costa, who[Read More…]
FBI: Joseph Hogsett Announces Arrests, Charging of 18 Defendants in Large-Scale Identity Theft Ring
FBI: Indianapolis-Area Scheme Allegedly Involved Dozens of Social Security Numbers Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Joseph H. Hogsett, the United States Attorney, announced today the arrest of 18 defendants for their alleged involvement in a scheme that involved the use of stolen Social Security numbers (SSNs) surreptitiously marketed as credit profile numbers (CPNs)[Read More…]
